I know, I know, it’s hard to believe, but in this episode, Sarah chats with Dr Will Flanary. You know, that guy, Glaucomflecken!! When Will/Glaucomflecken agreed to be a guest on Comedicine, Sarah squealed like a little girl on Christmas morning. (For reals though!) Will is a (human) ophthalmologist and (human) comedian who has become a (human) social media sensation with his videos that satirize, lampoon, ridicule and parody the interactions between physicians from different specialties and the health care system in general. Will also uses comedy to expose the ridiculousness of US Health Insurance Companies, speaking truth to power, which is what great satire is all about. Will is a husband, (human) father, (dog) Dad, two-time cancer survivor, one-time cardiac arrest survivor (thanks to the superhero he lives with, aka his wife, aka Lady Glaucomflecken aka Kristin Flanary), podcaster, keynote speaker, comedian, and, honestly, just the nicest guy ever. Just like you thought. Website: https://glaucomflecken.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DGlaucomfleckenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/docglauc/Podcast: https://glaucomflecken.com/podcast/X: @DGlaucomfleckenTime Stamps: 00:00:00 Introducing someone who needs no introduction, Glaucomflecken!00:00:11 Comedy and medicine go together like peas and carrots!00:08:13 Glaucomflecken was here right when we needed him00:12:03 Choose a specialty where you can sit down in surgery00:18:12 Finding comedy in dark places because you gotta00:21:07 Satire exposes the many many follies of medicine00:29:03 Rural medicine doctors are a lot like veterinarians00:33:25 Glaucomflecken vs US Health Insurance Companies00:37:37 Advocacy through education, one outrageously hilarious sketch at a time00:43:31 Comedy is the coping mechanism that won’t destroy your family00:48:01 Where there’s Will, there’s a way to balance medicine and comedy00:53:47 Glaucomflecken is here for the exposureInstagram @comedicine_comedyComedicine FacebookNewsletterYour host, Dr Sarah BostonDr Sarah Boston is a veterinary surgical oncologist (cancer surgeon for dogs and cats), cancer survivor (ironic, right?), bestselling author, actor and stand up comedian. She is a 2023 graduate of the Humber College Comedy Performance and Writing Program. She is the 2023 recipient of the Tim Sims Encouragement Fund Award, which recognizes and supports promising comedic performers in the early stages of their career She is also the recipient of the Award for Academic Excellence from Humber College because she is a nerd in all aspects of her life. Instagram @drsarahboston www.Drsarahboston.com Representation Book Musical Genius Mark Edwards Instagram @someguymark Producer Heather McPherson Twisted Spur Media Instagram @twistedspurmedia ...

In this episode, Sarah gets to know Dr Dan, The Healthcare Comedian. Dr. Daniel Greenstein is a comedian and practicing dentist in South Florida. He was a winner on America’s Funniest People and a finalist in Colgate’s Search for America’s Funniest Dentist. He was also featured on National Public Radio’s “All Things Considered” for his parody album “Spit Happens!”. Dr Dan loves making people laugh in everything he does. That’s it, that’s the whole thing. He is an authentic, OG stand up comedian!Website: https://www.healthcareentertainer.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/drdanshow.net/Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-dan-greenstein-00898021/Instagram: @drdanentertainment   https://www.instagram.com/drdanentertainment/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnXCB-IX6LCPBD4IhauaGpgTimestamps:[00:03:05] Dentists and vets both get bitten by patients.[00:03:19] Dr Nine Fingers[00:06:26] Scared spitless of the dentist[00:09:21] Spitting jokes in the 80’s[00:13:29] America's (second) funniest dentist [00:17:09] Dr Dan’s musical healthcare comedy mash up[00:20:02] It’s a fun fancy hobby! What’s not to like?[00:24:09] Knowing your audience is the key[00:26:09] The joy of killing[00:29:47] When the deductible for your heart attack gives you a heart attack[00:33:51] Health care and mental health [00:35:14] Dentists and mental health[00:38:22] Comedy vs Day job[00:43:12] $500,000 in student loans? Holy spit![00:45:58] Dr Sarah and Dr Dan appreciate each otherInstagram @comedicine_comedyComedicine FacebookNewsletterYour host, Dr Sarah BostonDr Sarah Boston is a veterinary surgical oncologist (cancer surgeon for dogs and cats), cancer survivor (ironic, right?), bestselling author, actor and stand up comedian. She is a 2023 graduate of the Humber College Comedy Performance and Writing Program. She is the 2023 recipient of the Tim Sims Encouragement Fund Award, which recognizes and supports promising comedic performers in the early stages of their career She is also the recipient of the Award for Academic Excellence from Humber College because she is a nerd in all aspects of her life. Instagram @drsarahboston www.Drsarahboston.com Representation Book Musical Genius Mark Edwards Instagram @someguymark Producer Heather McPherson Twisted Spur Media Instagram @twistedspurmedia ...

Our guest on this episode has packed a lot of living into life so far and she is just getting started! Dr Natalie Tinney is a Peruvian Canadian/Canadian Peruvian who was born in the USA, but grew up in Canada and Peru and then went to medical school in Peru. After graduation, all hell broke loose (aka COVID) and she found herself working in a COVID ward in a remote Peruvian city in the Amazon during peak COVID. She is now a third-year internal medicine resident in Lima, Peru, but she is doing rotations in Canada and she may end up practicing internal medicine up here. Time will tell. Natalie started doing open mics at 16, which is around the same time she decided to be a doctor. She loves stand up comedy, spoken word and writing. Medicine is her first love, but comedy is a great outlet for all of the crazy sh*t that happens to her. I hope you enjoy meeting Natalie as much as I did! Instagram: @natalietincarhttps://www.instagram.com/natalietincar/[00:02:40] During COVID some shopped on Amazon, Natalie went to the Amazon[00:04:06] Lose a daughter, gain a house![00:08:52] COVID wards in the middle of Amazon[00:10:21] Do not fasten your seatbelts.[00:14:03] Medical FOMO[00:19:23] Finding the funny at the doctor.[00:22:43] Lame (but hilarious) jokes patients make[00:24:01] Sarah draws the line at rectal exam jokes[00:27:45] My writing process is waiting for hilarious things to happen [00:32:40] #FaceThong2020[00:36:26] General genital knowledge[00:38:41] Winning at comedy by not trying to win[00:41:22] The Comedy-Medicine Venn DiagramInstagram @comedicine_comedyComedicine FacebookNewsletterYour host, Dr Sarah BostonDr Sarah Boston is a veterinary surgical oncologist (cancer surgeon for dogs and cats), cancer survivor (ironic, right?), bestselling author, actor and stand up comedian. She is a 2023 graduate of the Humber College Comedy Performance and Writing Program. She is the 2023 recipient of the Tim Sims Encouragement Fund Award, which recognizes and supports promising comedic performers in the early stages of their career She is also the recipient of the Award for Academic Excellence from Humber College because she is a nerd in all aspects of her life. Instagram @drsarahboston www.Drsarahboston.com Representation Book Musical Genius Mark Edwards Instagram @someguymark Producer Heather McPherson Twisted Spur Media Instagram @twistedspurmedia ...

Sarah gets a chance to catch up with Dr Caroline Brookfield, who is a veterinarian, author, entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and stand-up comedian. (Also a friend. She is my friend.) She is on a mission to help unapologetic “left brainers” to amplify originality with a creative mindset. A creative mindset will help you to uncover novel solutions to chronic problems, refresh your well-being, and renew your zeal at work. Who doesn’t want more zeal at work? She is just what the doctor ordered to help the nerds tap into their creative brains and rekindle their creative spark! She is the author of the book “The Reluctant Creative”. Links:www.facebook.com/artfulsciencprohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinebrookfield/https://www.youtube.com/@carolinebrookfield www.instagram.com/artfulsciencehttps://www.tiktok.com/@drcarolinebrookfield Link for download exercises bit.ly/creativityprimerTime Stamps:[00:02:00] Caroline's cool career in veterinary medicine.[00:05:11] A grizzly bear vasectomy. Yes that's what I said.[00:07:03] Veterinary medicine has many career paths. Who knew?[00:11:00] Client accountability is not going well.[00:13:10] The spectrum of care is not going great either.[00:17:19] Fear of success. Is that a thing?[00:20:19] It's okay to be a beginner again. Really.[00:22:57] Comedy during COVID? No thank you.[00:26:31] Hecklers just wanna have fun.[00:28:26] Shutting down a heckler with sphincter anatomy knowledge.[00:32:34] What's the deal with flapping menus at coffee shops?[00:36:02] The creative process. You got this.[00:39:07] Hey nerds, remember when you had fun creative hobbies?[00:42:02] The science of the benefits of the joy of the creativity.[00:46:17] Creativity for life.[00:50:06] How to find Caroline.[00:52:30] Ken's impending  podcast appearance.[00:54:26] Support this new podcast and share you getting your creative groove back!Instagram @comedicine_comedyComedicine FacebookNewsletterYour host, Dr Sarah BostonDr Sarah Boston is a veterinary surgical oncologist (cancer surgeon for dogs and cats), cancer survivor (ironic, right?), bestselling author, actor and stand up comedian. She is a 2023 graduate of the Humber College Comedy Performance and Writing Program. She is the 2023 recipient of the Tim Sims Encouragement Fund Award, which recognizes and supports promising comedic performers in the early stages of their career She is also the recipient of the Award for Academic Excellence from Humber College because she is a nerd in all aspects of her life. Instagram @drsarahboston www.Drsarahboston.com Representation Book Musical Genius Mark Edwards Instagram @someguymark Producer Heather McPherson Twisted Spur Media Instagram @twistedspurmedia ...

In this episode, Sarah has a spontaneous, totally improvised, not at all planned conversation with pharmacist and improv comedian, Cory Jenks. Dr Jenks earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of South Carolina in 2011. He is an ambulatory care clinical pharmacy specialist, where he tries to talk people into healthy lifestyle choices instead of taking medications, which seems antithetical, but it all makes sense. Cory just celebrated his tenth improvaversary! YES, he coaches, teaches and performs improv, AND he also uses the principles of improv to teach healthcare professionals how to apply the valuable skills of improv to create a more adaptable, empathetic and humanizing healthcare experience. YES, AND also, he wrote a book about this very subject called Permission to Care. He is also a husband and dad of three kids under five and ten chickens. This episode was so much fun and Sarah’s only regret is that we didn’t talk about the chickens. Maybe next time, Cory?Link to Cory’s website: https://mandalatreepress.com/cory-jenks/Link to Cory’s book, Permission to Care: https://a.co/d/4nWMjqbInstagram: @pharmacomedian Time Stamps:[00:01:22] What's your title, anyway?[00:04:17] Patient/client/customer care[00:06:20] Talking to people is hard[00:09:26] Hating things less through improv[00:13:42] Feeling seen, heard and understood[00:15:32] Reality is easier when you accept it[00:17:30] Identifying the want is the game[00:20:35] Just be honest with us corporate peeps[00:23:17] Listening is everything[00:26:21] Whose IV Line is it Anyway?[00:31:35] It's COVID. Yes, And Cory writes a book![00:33:36] Improv is a need, not a want[00:36:29] The struggle is real for all healthcare professionals[00:39:37] It's just science![00:43:59] The reality is, this is absurd[00:46:11] Bring Cory to save you all with improvInstagram @comedicine_comedyComedicine FacebookNewsletterYour host, Dr Sarah BostonDr Sarah Boston is a veterinary surgical oncologist (cancer surgeon for dogs and cats), cancer survivor (ironic, right?), bestselling author, actor and stand up comedian. She is a 2023 graduate of the Humber College Comedy Performance and Writing Program. She is the 2023 recipient of the Tim Sims Encouragement Fund Award, which recognizes and supports promising comedic performers in the early stages of their career She is also the recipient of the Award for Academic Excellence from Humber College because she is a nerd in all aspects of her life. Instagram @drsarahboston www.Drsarahboston.com Representation Book Musical Genius Mark Edwards Instagram @someguymark Producer Heather McPherson Twisted Spur Media Instagram @twistedspurmedia ...

Sarah meets and interviews Dr Vien Phommachanh (The Comic Doc), who is the #1 Ranked, Laotian, Ear, Nose, & Throat Doctor/Comedian in Southwest, Florida (probably). Vien has performed standup all over the United States and overseas in clubs, theatres, and comedy festivals. They talk about the second-generation immigrant experience, snot, and how Tiger Balm probably cures everything. Vien also talks about how a career in medicine can take over your whole life, and how comedy can be the cure for this! Sarah wonders if she and Vien might be twins separated at birth because their experiences are so similar!Connect with Comic Doc here:https://comicdoc.comIG @comic_doc  FB @VienComicDoc TikTok @comicdoc YouTube @Vphommac Timestamps:00:42 Second-generation immigrants get the job done!04:23 The career options presented to Vien included doctor or he could be a doctor12:23 Are Vien and Sarah actually twins separated at birth? 13:21 A Laotian otolaryngologist walked into a comedy club16:39 Vietnam war veterans and a refugee of the war come together through comedy21:07 Vien’s mom is totally right, Tiger Balm cures everything 26:49 The tension in the exam room was so thick you could cut it with a joke 38:09 ENT doctors are very smart, but their sense of humour needs work.41:01 Physican burnout is real and so is comedy47:12 Vien’s (possible) brush with Ken JeongTitle Sponsor: Hills Pet Nutritionhillspet.com (pet parent site)hillsvet.com (veterinary healthcare team member site)DISCLAIMER: Comedicine is a comedy podcast and may contain adult language, irreverent humor, hilarity, discussions about body fluids, dark humour, frivolity, outrageous scenarios and mirth. The content of this podcast is intended for mature audiences and may not be suitable for all listeners. While our goal is to entertain, we understand that comedy is subjective and not everyone may appreciate or find our humour amusing. We encourage listeners who don’t enjoy this podcast to do nothing.Instagram @comedicine_comedyComedicine FacebookNewsletterYour host, Dr Sarah BostonDr Sarah Boston is a veterinary surgical oncologist (cancer surgeon for dogs and cats), cancer survivor (ironic, right?), bestselling author, actor and stand up comedian. She is a 2023 graduate of the Humber College Comedy Performance and Writing Program. She is the 2023 recipient of the Tim Sims Encouragement Fund Award, which recognizes and supports promising comedic performers in the early stages of their career She is also the recipient of the Award for Academic Excellence from Humber College because she is a nerd in all aspects of her life. Instagram @drsarahboston www.Drsarahboston.com Representation Book Musical Genius Mark Edwards Instagram @someguymark Producer Heather McPherson Twisted Spur Media Instagram @twistedspurmedia ...

Sarah has a delightful conversation with her longtime friend and comedy inspiration, Dr Ted Morris, Canada’s funniest gay veterinarian. Ted is a small animal veterinarian from Toronto who has been wildly successful as a Canadian stand up comedian. He has performed at JFL, the Halifax Comedy Festival, and the Winnipeg Comedy Festival and is all over CBC radio and television. He just released his brilliant comedy album, Dawn of the Ted. Where will Ted go next? Only time will tell, but one thing we know is it’s not America’s Got Talent.Connect with Dr Ted here:Facebook Instagram @dogtorted00:01:23 Dr. Ted started doing comedy during veterinary school, when he was just Ted00:05:00 Overcoming fears00:09:27 What went down on America's Got Talent00:16:39 Everyone’s got imposter syndrome 00:22:02 Adapting potty mouth for different audiences00:24:30 Boys Have Nipples Too (from Dawn of the Ted)00:27:27 Ted’s process of hilarity00:29:38 Happy Birthday to Ms Wilhelmina Boxfärts!00:34:37 Comedy helps us to cope with the darkness that is veterinary medicine00:38:02 Toxic masculinity and comedy bros in cars getting coffee00:45:29 Squad goals: Performing at the Edinburgh Fringe00:49:05 Comedy and medicine intersect, hilarity ensuesExclusive Title Sponsor: Hills Pet Nutrition Find more information at:hillspet.com (pet parent site) hillsvet.com (veterinary healthcare team member site)DISCLAIMER: Comedicine is a comedy podcast and may contain adult language, irreverent humor, hilarity, discussions about body fluids, dark humour, frivolity, outrageous scenarios and mirth. The content of this podcast is intended for mature audiences and may not be suitable for all listeners. While our goal is to entertain, we understand that comedy is subjective and not everyone may appreciate or find our humour amusing. We encourage listeners who don’t enjoy this podcast to do nothing.Instagram @comedicine_comedyComedicine FacebookNewsletterYour host, Dr Sarah BostonDr Sarah Boston is a veterinary surgical oncologist (cancer surgeon for dogs and cats), cancer survivor (ironic, right?), bestselling author, actor and stand up comedian. She is a 2023 graduate of the Humber College Comedy Performance and Writing Program. She is the 2023 recipient of the Tim Sims Encouragement Fund Award, which recognizes and supports promising comedic performers in the early stages of their career She is also the recipient of the Award for Academic Excellence from Humber College because she is a nerd in all aspects of her life. Instagram @drsarahboston www.Drsarahboston.com Representation Book Musical Genius Mark Edwards Instagram @someguymark Producer Heather McPherson Twisted Spur Media Instagram @twistedspurmedia ...

Comedicine is an comedy podcast hosted by Dr Sarah Boston, who is a veterinary surgical oncologist and stand up comedian. Sarah interviews comedians who are also health care professionals (human and animal health). The Comedicine podcast will focus on our guest’s origins in medicine and stand up comedy, their joke-writing process and how they navigate these seemingly different worlds. This podcast is for anyone who enjoys comedy, is in health care, or who likes laughing or listening to interesting people. Exclusive Title Sponsor of Season 1: Hills Pet Nutrition hillspet.comhillsvet.comInstagram @comedicine_comedyComedicine FacebookNewsletterYour host, Dr Sarah BostonDr Sarah Boston is a veterinary surgical oncologist (cancer surgeon for dogs and cats), cancer survivor (ironic, right?), bestselling author, actor and stand up comedian. She is a 2023 graduate of the Humber College Comedy Performance and Writing Program. She is the 2023 recipient of the Tim Sims Encouragement Fund Award, which recognizes and supports promising comedic performers in the early stages of their career She is also the recipient of the Award for Academic Excellence from Humber College because she is a nerd in all aspects of her life. Instagram @drsarahboston www.Drsarahboston.com Representation Book Musical Genius Mark Edwards Instagram @someguymark Producer Heather McPherson Twisted Spur Media Instagram @twistedspurmedia ...